| Jackson Feb 20 1863 |
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| Dr. Emanuel |
| Vicksburg |
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| The trains must be kept
running for transportation of subsistence and ordnancd stores at all
hazards. I have just made requisition on Gov. Pettus for three hundred
laborers. Is that number sufficient. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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